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Improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries pose a serious threat. This one was caught on surveillance video. A local resident found the battery as it exploded. It burned and sparked for 10 minutes. For a list of disposal sites:

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On June 27, a 2-alarm fire at 416 Avenue M in Brooklyn was sparked by a lithium-ion battery. Four people were injured, one critically. That person died on Tuesday. This marks the second death related to a lithium-ion battery in NYC this year.
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On June 27, a 2-alarm fire at 416 Avenue M in Brooklyn was sparked by a lithium-ion battery. Four people were injured, one critically. That person died on Tuesday. This marks the second death related to a lithium-ion battery in NYC this year.

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On June 26, an all-hands fire broke out inside a basement apartment in a private dwelling in Queens. FDNY Fire Marshals determined the cause of the fire to be a lithium-ion battery that was charging in the kitchen of the fire apartment. The fire trapped a 48-year-old man inside the home, who had to escape through a bedroom window. The victim later died at a hospital. This is the first death in 2026 connected to a lithium-ion battery fire that happened this year. Where possible, charge and store lithium-ion batteries or micromobility devices OUTSIDE. Do not charge them overnight, and do not block any exits. It can mean the difference between life and death.
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On June 26, an all-hands fire broke out inside a basement apartment in a private dwelling in Queens. FDNY Fire Marshals determined the cause of the fire to be a lithium-ion battery that was charging in the kitchen of the fire apartment. The fire trapped a 48-year-old man inside the home, who had to escape through a bedroom window. The victim later died at a hospital. This is the first death in 2026 connected to a lithium-ion battery fire that happened this year. Where possible, charge and store lithium-ion batteries or micromobility devices OUTSIDE. Do not charge them overnight, and do not block any exits. It can mean the difference between life and death.

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If using a lithium-ion battery, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging and storage. Always use the manufacturer’s cord and power adapter made specifically for the device. If a battery overheats, discontinue use immediately. See more at
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If using a lithium-ion battery, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging and storage. Always use the manufacturer’s cord and power adapter made specifically for the device. If a battery overheats, discontinue use immediately. See more at

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A lithium-ion battery caused a fire at 120 Menahan Street in Bkn. Total of 5 patients, incl. 2 pediatric patients all taken to area hospitals in stable to critical condition. So far this year there have been 216 fires causes by lithium-ion batteries, 120 injuries, 14 fatalities.
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A lithium-ion battery caused a fire at 120 Menahan Street in Bkn. Total of 5 patients, incl. 2 pediatric patients all taken to area hospitals in stable to critical condition. So far this year there have been 216 fires causes by lithium-ion batteries, 120 injuries, 14 fatalities.

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Per FDNY Fire Marshals, the cause of today’s 5-alarm fire at 2096 Grand Concourse in the Bronx was a lithium-ion battery which powered a scooter.
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Per FDNY Fire Marshals, the cause of today’s 5-alarm fire at 2096 Grand Concourse in the Bronx was a lithium-ion battery which powered a scooter.

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NEW: Dog starts a house fire in Tulsa, Oklahoma after chewing through a portable lithium-ion battery. The Tulsa Fire Department released the following video to warn people about the "dangers of lithium-ion batteries." Two dogs and a cat were filmed hanging out before one of the dogs started the fire with the battery pack. The animals were filmed in the living room on an indoor monitoring camera, observing the fire before it got out of hand. "Lithium-ion batteries are known for storing a significant amount of energy in a compact space," the fire department said. "However, when this energy is released uncontrollably, it can generate heat, produce flammable and toxic gases, and even lead to explosions." The pets were able to escape the home through a dog door.
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NEW: Dog starts a house fire in Tulsa, Oklahoma after chewing through a portable lithium-ion battery. The Tulsa Fire Department released the following video to warn people about the "dangers of lithium-ion batteries." Two dogs and a cat were filmed hanging out before one of the dogs started the fire with the battery pack. The animals were filmed in the living room on an indoor monitoring camera, observing the fire before it got out of hand. "Lithium-ion batteries are known for storing a significant amount of energy in a compact space," the fire department said. "However, when this energy is released uncontrollably, it can generate heat, produce flammable and toxic gases, and even lead to explosions." The pets were able to escape the home through a dog door.

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Per FDNY Fire Marshals, cause of Saturday’s 2-alarm fire at an e-bike shop located at 119-07 Liberty Ave. in QNS was a lithium-ion battery. A DVR shows smoke coming from the battery - and within 20 seconds - you see a shower of sparks, flames, & explosions. We sped up the video.

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WTF?! This was the day the Malaysian Airlines CEO admitted there was 487lbs of super dangerous lithium ion batteries in the cargo, after lying about it for two weeks. The fire was used as a diversion and I also suspect as the fusion payload for the aneutronic thermonuclear weapon.
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WTF?! This was the day the Malaysian Airlines CEO admitted there was 487lbs of super dangerous lithium ion batteries in the cargo, after lying about it for two weeks. The fire was used as a diversion and I also suspect as the fusion payload for the aneutronic thermonuclear weapon.

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🚨#BREAKING: A dog in North Carolina sparked a house fire by chewing on a Lithium-ion battery while his owner, a firefighter, was away. Thankfully, the dog was not injured and the fire was put out.

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